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MENTAL HEALTH 4 5 Don’t dwell on that which you cannot control Often it is easy to focus on the past, what it was like and what worked. The change does not mean that the past wasn’t working, it means that change is necessary to survive in today’s world. Focus on small steps or tasks which are in your control, this gives a sense of achievement. You cannot prevent or stop change so give attention to that within your control or ability to influence. Identify your stressors Make a list of events or situations that sap your mental strength and tactics you have used to address them and how well they work. Use them as an opportunity to create your own toolbox of stress relief actions. For additional information on how to support governmental workplaces, please visit www.accesseap.com.au About AccessEAP AccessEAP is a leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider in Australia. We have been assisting companies across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia since 1989 in supporting a mentally healthy workplace. As an Australian owned not-for-profit provider, surplus profits are directed into programs to assist children at risk in the community through direct donation and via The Curran Access Children’s Found GOVLINK » ISSUE 2 2018 27